An investigation to assess ankle mobility in healthy individuals from the application of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Atkin, Leanne; Stephenson, John; Parfitt, Grace; Reel, Sarah; Ousey, Karen; Fallon, Brandon
• Is Part Of: Journal of foot and ankle research. Volume 9:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Range of ankle motion -- Plantarflexion -- Dorsiflexion -- Venous ulceration -- Compression therapy; Podiatry -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Foot -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ankle -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.584
• DOI: 10.1186/s13047-016-0151-8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-1146

Abstract

Abstract Background An investigation was undertaken to compare the effect of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery kits on individuals' range of ankle motion whilst wearing typical and medical footwear, and barefoot. Methods A convenience sample of 30 healthy individuals recruited from the staff and student population at the University of Huddersfield, UK. Plantarflexion/dorsiflexion range of ankle motion (ROAM) was measured in participants over 6 steps in every combination of typical, medical and no footwear; and multi-component bandages, compression hosiery and no garments. Results Controlling for age, gender and garments, the use of typical footwear was associated with a mean increase in ROAM of 2.54° at best estimate compared with barefoot; the use of medical footwear was associated with a mean decrease in ROAM of 1.12° at best estimate compared with barefoot. Controlling for age, gender and footwear, the use of bandaging was associated with a mean decrease in ROAM of 2.51° at best estimate compared with no garments. Controlling for age, gender and footwear, the use of hosiery was not associated with a significant change in ROAM compared with no garments. Conclusions Bandages appear to restrict ROAM more than hosiery when used in conjunction with a variety of footwear types.